About this home
Perched high on a hillside overlooking Burnt Coat Harbor, this charming seasonal cottage offers the perfect Swans Island retreat. Built in 1972, it has been lovingly maintained and cherished by the same family for more than 50 years. Designed for relaxed coastal living, the open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly onto a spacious front deck, where you can take in sweeping harbor views. The main cottage features two bedrooms on the main level, a loft with two additional sleeping rooms, a full bath, a half bath. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the wooded setting and views across the boat-filled harbor toward Mount Desert Island. Thoughtful updates include a durable metal roof, new decking, a new well pressure tank, and a new hot water heater, providing comfort and peace of mind for years to come. Guests will appreciate the separate bunkhouse with its inviting screened porch, offering additional space for family and friends. Being sold fully furnished and thoughtfully equipped, this cottage is ready for you to arrive and begin enjoying island life from day one. Swans Island offers quiet charm, sandy beaches, freshwater quarry pond swimming, a variety of community arts events and interesting library events. Located a short distance to preserved historic lighthouse and hiking trails. If you've been dreaming of owning a summer getaway on Swans Island, this welcoming cottage is ready to become your own coastal escape.
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Listed by Listing Agent · The Knowles Company · MLS #1669863
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Wood, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1972
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 3.2 acres
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Zoning
- Res. Bus
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $2,356
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,345 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,149
- Property tax
- $196
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $2,356. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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